Ellen MacArthur


Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, DBE is a retired British sailor, from Whatstandwell near Matlock in Derbyshire, now based in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

MacArthur was born in Derbyshire where she lived with her parents, who were both teachers, and two brothers Fergus and Lewis. She acquired her early interest in sailing, firstly by her desire to emulate her idol at the time, Sophie Burke, and secondly by reading Arthur Ransomes Swallows and Amazons series of books. She has since become the Patron of the Nancy Blackett Trust which owns and operates Ransomes yacht, Nancy Blackett.

Source: Wikipedia


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